Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

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Bothways Farm in Essex Animal Pics From Dean Burgess

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Hi Joey,

             For those who can`t make it to the Topsfield Fair this year here are a few pictures of the animals we have at Bothways Farm in Essex.

The chickens and a Quinea Hen

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Lucy the Goat

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The cows and one of the Alpacas

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Guinea Hen chicks that we are raising from the eggs laid from the Guinea hen that was in the picture with the chickens.It laid 10 eggs and we put them in an incubator.

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            Here is my coworker Ron Boisevert who is the bee keeper and we got over 70 pounds of honey this year at the farm.

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Check out previous GMG Posts From Bothways Farm-

Bothways Farm Barn Raising Photos From Dean Burgess

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Joey C

Hi Joey,           Drivers along Southern Ave in Essex have been seeing the new barn going up at Bothways Farm,I thought I would share a few pictures for the Good Morning Gloucester viewers as it is not everyday that we … Continue reading →

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Alpacas at Bothways Farm in Essex

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Joey C

Dean Burgess from Gloucester writes-            I work at Bothways Farm in Essex .Here are the Alpacas that we have at the farm. I thought the GMG viewers would like to see something different in farm animals.As most may know … Continue reading →

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Navy Enlisted F/V Superior for War Duty in 1942 From Bill Hubbard

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Joey,
Here’s a short piece for GMG that should have inerest for some Glouceser and Essex Families.  I’ve written in the past about my grandfather’s dragger "Superior" and her WW-II enlistment by the Navy.  Now, I’ve dinally documented that service but, found out that my uncle, Capt. Ronald Dahlmer was also enlisted and served as her skipper while in navy serevice.  The story is attached and so is a picture of Superior the way she looked in 1942.
Note I have copywrighted the article as it will be included it in a short book I’m writing.  I hereby give you and Good Morning Gloucester permission to publish it in whole or in part.
Sincerely,
Bill Hubbard
William D. Hubbard

Navy Enlisted F/V Superior for War Duty in 1942
And Enlisted Ronald G. Dahlmer to Skipper Her

Superior with whaleback bow

Early in WW-2 the navy faced a bleak future with many German Submarines lurking off our Atlantic Coast and few vessels and aircraft to combat them.  One stop-gap measure was to enlist small coastal craft and fit them with light armament and powerful radios to patrol for and report enemy subs.  Nearly 300 such vessels were enlisted from their owners, refitted for naval or coast guard service and sent on patrol.

The 110’ Dragger Superior was owned by my grandfather Capt. John A. Dahlmer and skippered by my uncle Capt. Ronald G.Dahlmer, two of the Gloucester’s  Michigan Bears  She was one of 12 Essex-built craft enlisted by the Navy in 1942 and converted for naval service at the US Naval Dry Dock in South Boston, Mass.  Armed with 3 single 20mm guns, she was placed into service as YP-433.

Capt. Ronald G. Dahlmer enlisted in the navy on the Forth of July, 1942.  Because of his long experience and having the perquisite Coast Guard licenses, he enlisted at the rank of Chief Boatswain’s Mate and assigned to Superior, YP-433.  On 10 Dec.1943, while Captain of YP-433, Ronald was promoted to Chief Master Boatswain(AA)M2.

Superior served until 1945 when she was returned to Gloucester and the Dahlmer family.
Her first duty had been Anti-Submarine Patrol and later she delivered gasoline, food and other supplies to US and allied weather stations in Newfoundland and Greenland.

Superior was built in 1932 at the Story Shipyard in Essex.  Her keel was the last laid down by noted shipwright Arthur D. Story.  There were at least eleven other vessels built in Essex at either the Story or James shipyards that were familiar in Gloucester and also taken by the navy in 1942.  They included:  Antares, Raymonde, St. Anthony, Therese M. Boudreau, Elivra Gaspat, Edith L. Boudreau, Donald Arsenault, Rainbow, Babe Sears, Alvin T. Fuller and Ronald And Mary.   All were returned to their owners in 1945 or 1946 except Raymonde which the navy sold and the Donald Amerault which was sunk by submarine gunfire off Ft. Lauderdale Florida while on patrol.

Marshall and Fanony Represent! In Peru

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Dear Joey,

We had the pleasure of meeting Fred and visiting his store back in August. As promised, we wanted to pass along the picture from Peru. Fanony is representing Gloucester…South American style! The picture is taken in the city of Lima and the background is from "Surco Pueblo", which is the old Surco (name of the district). The location is well known for its vineyards and wine products.

Best regards,

Marshall and Fanony

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Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament Remembered By JD Perry

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JD Perry writes-

The morning of August 3, 2012 saw 17 full foursomes of friends, many old and some gained that day, gather at the Cape Ann Golf Course in Essex.  The goal was to memorialize the brothers Patrican, — both of whom passed on far before their time: Aran this past January, and Ryan in 1991 — while raising money for the fund established to benefit Aran’s son Thomas, who was just a year old when he lost his father.  The Patrican boys grew up on Bass Ave, just a few houses from Good Harbor Beach, with their mother Pauline, who, sadly, succumbed to cancer just six months before Ryan died.  From an early age the boys were perceptive, bright, athletic, had a great sense of adventure, and were spirited pranksters.  Aran’s commitment to community was exemplified through the 18 years he served as a decorated and beloved officer with the Gloucester Police Department.

Aran and Ryan’s maternal aunt and uncle, Bernadette and Peter Blackburn of England, have been appreciatively following the various fund-raising events that have benefited their great-nephew, Thomas.  Upon hearing about the golf tournament, they asked if they could donate a trophy for the tournament champions.  This tournament was organized by the same committee that arranged the Aran Patrican Hockey Skate back in June and it was determined, knowing the love of hockey that Aran, Ryan, and Pauline shared, that the trophy choice would be a no brainer.  Anticipating that this would be the first of an annual event, we decided to go big:  a replica of the NHL Stanley Cup.  Bernadette and Peter wholeheartedly agreed and insisted on funding the trophy purchase entirely.  Humbled by their generosity, we asked them to mark the trophy with their dedication.  The inscription reads:

            In memory of

    our dear Nephews Aran & Ryan

with enduring love Peter & Bernie Blackburn

The scramble format leveled the playing field so that every foursome had a shot of winning.  Tony Bille, Ken Sholes, Steve Howard, and Bob Marshall won the tournament/day with a score of eleven under par.  In addition to the trophy, which will be inscribed with their names, each winner received a $50 gift certificate to Cape Ann Golf Course and will house the trophy until the next year when the event will continue as the First Annual Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament.  Three foursomes finished in second with scores of ten under par.

All golfers and volunteers retired to the 19th hole to continue the good cheer while dining on a roast beef dinner, enjoying frosty beverages, and to taking chances on the donated raffle prizes and 50-50 drawing.  Many walked away as winners with gifts that included a pair of official MLB Red Sox warm-up jackets, golf hats, and Marshall’s Farm Stand gift certificates. 

Thanks for all the money raised ($5000 has been added to the growth fund for Thomas) goes to everyone that played, volunteered their time and effort, donated raffle gifts, or otherwise helped this cause and, of course, to the Stavros family for hosting this event at the Cape Ann Golf Course.

JD Perry

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Hehaka Sapa (Black Elk) Quote of The week From Greg Bover

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October 4, 2012

“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that its center is really everywhere, within each of us.”
Hehaka Sapa (Black Elk) 1863-1950

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Born into the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation, Black Elk had visions and claimed contact with the spirit world from an early age. He fought the US Army in the battles at Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, but later joined Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, touring the US and England re-enacting those same battles. Twice married, he had six children, and was revered among his people as a holy man and sacred jester. In 1932 his life story was published as Black Elk Speaks, by John Neihardt, from which the above quote is taken. In the Lakota language Wakan Tanka is often translated into English as ‘Great Spirit’, but according to Native American activist Russell Means, its meaning is closer to ‘Great Mystery’.

Greg Bover

2012 Ravenswood Trail Race Info from JD– Limited Sign-Ups Still Available Register Now At www.teamgloucester.com

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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Ravenswood Trail Race, Sunday, October 14

Posted on October 4, 2012

We need about 10 volunteers the morning of the race: one or two more people to help with registration from 8:00-9:15, and then some folks to man the water stop and direct runners on the trail (time commitment approximately 8:30-9:45).

In addition, we need lots of baked goods and raffle items.  This is the race’s tenth year, we want it to be memorable!

Please email me at jenn@teamgloucester.com if you are interested, or comment here.

If you are considering running, there are now 14 spots left. I wouldn’t wait to register.

Registration will be limited to 175 entrants and there will be pre-registration online.  There will be NO day of registrations accepted.

Click here to register online.

Click here to download a mail-in registration form.

Kenny MacCarthy’s Cape Ann MarketWatch 10/4/12

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"Interested in Gloucester/Rockport real estate? Watch Kenny’s video commentary, complete with photos, stats and attitude. This week, tour 14 property’s that he’s seen/shown or that are new to the market."

 

Contact

kenny maccarthy | 978-758-0983

Gail McDonald Represents in Rockport! Submitted by Fred Bodin

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Gail McDonald and Betty Represent in Rockport!

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Gail is breakfast chef at the Emerson Inn by the Sea (on right) in Pigeon Cove, Rockport. And this is her car, "Betty," so named because of it’s CarLashes, and resemblance to the 1930’s animated cartoon star Betty Boop. If you haven’t heard, Gail’s Sunday Brunch at the Emerson is unbelievable. Don’t miss it, it ends for the season on November 1st, although the kitchen is open year ’round for dinner. Great place!

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Seaplane in Town For The Movie That’s Currently Shooting- Pics From Janet Rice

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This is a seaplane I saw while boating in Rockport this morning. The fog lifted and the colors were just out of this world!.

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Don’t Forget To Set Your DVR’s For Nor’ Easter Men Featuring Gloucester’s Gussy Sanfilippo and Crew Aboard The Lily Jean

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Featuring one of the classiest well respected fishing families in Gloucester MA- Gussy Sanfilippo and his crew.

Follow Gus on twitter here @gussanfilippo

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Follow all the NorEasterMen twitter news at hashtag #NorEasterMen

 

The life and work of fishermen from Gloucester, New Bedford, and Portland will get national exposure with the History Channel’s Nor’easter Men. The series premiers tonight at 9pm. The documentary, three hour-long episodes airing from 9pm to 12am, chronicles four boats in the New England groundfish fleet during the winter fishing season.
According to the History Channel, "Today’s fishermen who venture into the North Atlantic compete to reel in the biggest catches and largest paychecks. ‘Nor’easter Men’ follows the lives of rival New England crews as they brave storms, cold and exhaustion to bring their catch to market and mark their place in history
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John McElhenny Submits This Poll: Is our Joey at risk of becoming overexposed?

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John McElhenny submits –
On Wednesday a German photographer stopped by to take hunky pin-up calendar photos of Joey down the dock. Today, there’s our Joey again in a photo spread in the Gloucester Times. He’s been profiled and quoted in magazines and newspapers way more times than anyone could count.
We know Joey’s rugged good looks are like nectar to photographers. But is there a danger he’ll become overexposed and people will tire of his George Clooney-like mug?


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Joey C. and Justin Bieber: Which one gets more media? It’s a close call.

This is a big concern for Joey’s future modeling career. So it’s important that we ask readers:

New lighting in Gloucester City Hall Photo From Maggie Rosa

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Maggie writes-

Work in progress!

National Grid has worked with the City to provide new lighting for City Hall’s Kyrouz Auditorium – the lighting fixtures are on the left, the old on the right.

In addition, the lighting for the Build Not For Today Alone but for Tomorrow As Well WPA mural has been replaced.

Staging on the ventilators will be coming down this week or next. Get your cameras ready!

 

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Community Stuff 10/6/12

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Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is ready to go for October 17th as Castle Manor Inn will serve as our host.

Come see this beautiful place that has been beautifully restored by Laura Baker and her staff with views as far as the eye can see. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a great opportunity for you to network with Chamber members, take a tour of the inn and perhaps win a door prize! Make your reservation now by calling the Chamber office (283-1601).

HUGE Church Yard Sale
October 6, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
211 Washington Street
Rain or shine

Christmas in the Cove

Pigeon Cove Circle’s Christmas in the Cove Fair will take place Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pigeon Cove Circle,      Six Breakwater Avenue, Rockport.
For craft table rentals, text 978-766-8041 or call Michele at     978-546-1195.

A Big Thank You for the Captains Courageous Festival

I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the Captains Courageous Festival this year. We had 12 venues offer their lovely locations for the over 50 events for folks to choose from. (We may have actually overdone it with too much being offered!) All the presenters volunteered their services which are a testimonial to the wonderful and talented folks we have here in Gloucester! In addition, I need to thank our sponsors: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Assoc. Inc.,  Nor ‘east Cleaners, First National Bank of Ipswich, Gorton’s Seafoods, Jalepenos, Steve Willard, Dogtown Book Shop, Sonolite Plastics Corporation, and Thai Choice Restaurant for making the creation of the festival website possible.

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Scrapbooking for a CAUSE on Cape Ann

Julietta House, Casually Elegant Inn and House Rental in downtown Gloucester is hosting 5 Scrapbook Weekend Retreats and 5 additional Sundays of Scrapbooking for the 2012/2013 season. S unday Crops 7:30 am – 5pm are $25 pp for space and task lighting. Weekend Retreats are 52 hours $105 – $175 pp. These scrapbook events are for experienced croppers with their own supplies. No instructions are provided. Dedicated table space and lighting. Reservations are required. This year, Julietta House donates a portion of proceeds to the Gloucester Office of HAWC, Healing Abuse Working for Change. HAWC provides education and support to men and women learing about and coping with abusive partners and family situations. Their hotline number is 1800 547 1649. For more information on Scrapbooking Events go to www.juliettahouse.com email info@juliettahouse.com or call Susan Albiero at 978 281 2300.

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Julietta House
Casually Elegant Accommodations

84 Prospect Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

2012/2013 SCRAPBOOK CALENDAR

WEEKEND RETREATS: NOV 2 – 4 NOV 9 – 11 JAN 25 – 27 FEB 15 – 17 MAR 8 -10

DAY CROPS: OCT 28 DEC 2 JAN 13 FEB 3 MAR 3

DAY CROPS
SELF DIRECTED SCRAPBOOKING. (no hoopla)
Spend a full Sunday Cropping from 7:30am – 5pm dedicated space and task lighting for advance reservations.
$25/pp

WEEKEND RETREATS
Enjoy a full weekend getaway of SELF DIRECTED SCRAPBOOKING. (no hoopla)
Spend a weekend in your pajamas (or not) with your girlfriends (or to meet new people) and get those scrapbook projects done.
We provide 52 hours of a "scrapbook only guest list" and craft space and lighting so you can power through pages without distraction or worry.

Julietta House is a Casually Elegant Inn just 1 mile from route 128, walking distance to restaurants, shops, galleries, spas, salons and lots of music and friendly pubs.


$105/pp/night Suite for 3-5 people
$110/pp/night King or Queen shared by 2
$175/pp/night King or Queen single occupant

INCLUDES:

· 52 hours of NON-STOP Cropping from 12 noon Friday – 4pm Sunday

· 3 cropping rooms good for 4-5 croppers each

· Each cropper will have dedicated Space and Task Lighting

· Lovely Accommodations for single, double and group occupancy.

· Coffee, Tea, Juice, Muffins and Croissants both mornings

· Massage and reflexology appointments by request

· Walk to wonderful dinners or take out from a number of great places

SCRAPBOOK RETREAT RENTAL
Rent the whole house (with no innkeeper) for your group of up to 10 croppers and do your own thing.

Any Two night Weekend from Sept 15 through June 15.

$900/night

MAKE ONLINE RESERVATIONS
www.juliettahouse.com

Community Stuff 10/5/12

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What: Gloucester Writers Center and Poet Laureate Rufus Collinson presents "Poets Around Town"

When: Wednesday, October 17th, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester

Contact: Annie Thomas, 978-283-7738

Poet Laureate Rufus Collinson hosts "Poets Around Town" on October 17th, at the Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main St. at 7:30 p.m. Poets Amanda Cook, David Demaine, Christina Mellen and High School poets Pauline Cruz, Madeline MacDougal, and Elizabeth Stephens will read original works. There is no charge for the event – all are welcome. Please park across the street. For more information go togloucesterwriters.org.

A Wicked Dinner at the Seaport Grill

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Frd Bodin writes-

Hey Joey,

This all happened last night:

Wicked Dinner at the Seaport Grill

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Last night, Janet and I were just served dinner at the Seaport Grill, and next to me at the bar, this guy Steve said: "There’s (F/V) Tuna.com, and they have a fish…a big fish." The bartender, Jessica, added that the National Geographic Wicked Tuna film crew was apparently there. Okay, I have a HUMONGOUS Haddock Fish Taco ($11.95) in front of me, I run out to the Jeep, grab my camera, and go down to the water to take this shot across the water to the State Fish Pier. The NG cameraman is on the left side of the truck, and the new greenhorn crew member is in the center, shoveling ice into the boat. The man way on the right looks to be the film’s crew boss.

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This is the large tuna they hoisted up — the "Money Fish." The fat boy weighed in, dressed out, in the mid-700 pounds. The film crew is cranking the cameras for this one, and so is Gloucester’s Tina Greel, second from the left in green. It’s very ironic: Last time we went out for seafood, it was for Annisquam’s "Dinner on the Bridge" over Lobster Cove last summer. As soon as we sat down to our lobster dinner, a fisherman on the float right in front of us hooked up and pulled up a sizable striper, assisted by none other than Tina Greel, who we see here. Only, only in Gloucester!

GHS Film Club-Newell Stadium Documentary Seeks Input

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joe,

The GHS Film Club is working on a documentary on Newell Stadium, it’s history, it’s legacy and the rebuilding. As an advisor with Shaun Goulart, I am reaching out to the community for the students who will be working on the project. This is going to be a student made film that we are hoping will involve the community. With your community involvement, I am hoping you will be able to help us recruit people who are willing to help us with the film. We are looking for people to interview (such as coaches and players), people with footage of events at the stadium and any other community members who might be able to help. This is more than a film about a football field, it is more about a community and how the stadium is such an integral part of that community. I know you have a lot of people who follow your blog and I am hoping we can get you to help get them to help us.

Thanks,

Rich Francis
Social Studies Teacher
Gloucester High School

By the way, Joe,
If people want to email us they can reach us at gloucesterhsfilmclub@gmail.com

Royalty Baby!!!! The Sticka Represents! on Mary of Guise’s (Mary Queen of Scots mother) regent throne at Stirling Castle

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
Bet the sticka hasn’t been on a throne before – it’s sitting on  Mary of Guise’s (Mary Queen of Scots mother) regent throne at Stirling Castle where Mary the infant queen was being protected from abduction or assassination.
Laurie
Strickland

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